Battle as Lip Sync Africa kicks off in Lagos
– Lip Sync Battle Africa launches in Lagos, Nigeria
– It kicked off with performances by journalists and staff of MultiChoice Nigeria
L-R: Martin Mabutho, General Manager, Marketing, MultiChoice Nigeria; Damilola Ojuri, overall winner; John Ugbe, Managing Director, MultiChoice and Ifeoma Williams, Country Manager, Viacom Nigeria during the MultiChoice Staff edition of MtvBase Lip Sinc Battle Africa held at MultiChoice head office, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, on Friday 29th of April, 2016.
Rave of the moment musical reality singing competition, Lip Sync Battle Africa has been launched with a thrilling performance by selected journalists and staff of MultiChoice Nigeria.
The event which took place last week at the MultiChoice Head office in Lagos ahead of its 30 April premiere launch on MTV Base was hosted by Nollywood actor, OC Ukeje and MTV Base VJ, Ehiz.
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Thank God Its Friday (TGIF) took a new meaning at the exclusive launch in anticipation of the premier of the Lip Sync Battle Africa.
Speaking at the event, Managing Director, MultiChoice, John Ugbe, said: “At MultiChoice, we strive to add even more value to our customers as well as our partners, particularly the media, which is why this launch is targeted at giving them an avenue to experience firsthand the thrilling experience of the reality show”.
The event saw Tosin Ajibade of Olorisupergal and Entertainment journalist, Hazeez Balogun go head-to-head. While Tosin dazzled the crowd with Lagbaja’s ‘Koko below’, Hazeez impressed with a surprise rap number by 50 cent titled ‘Patiently waiting.’ Prizes were presented to both contestants for participating.
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Lip Sync Battle Africa is hosted by South Africa’s actress and TV presenter, Pearl Thusi and D’Banj. Contestants have the opportunity to mime two songs each and the winner is presented with the winning championship belt as well as earns the bragging right of being Africa’s first lip sync battle champion.
In the first episode aired on Saturday, 30 April, Derenle and Ebuka went head-to-head to determine the celebrity Lip Sync Battle champion.
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